Claire Hastings

Love isn't always a cakewalk . . .Gigi Hawthorne is starting from scratch. She just didn't realize until her crappy car broke down that she was going to be doing it in a small town in Vermont. With an eye for design and some serious decorating skills, she's managed to land a job making delectable treats for the patrons of the Busy Bean. Now she's up to her elbows in sugar and flour, but her thoughts are never far from her gorgeous, brooding landlord.Holden St. James swears he isn't a recluse. He goes to the local coffee shop three times a week, doesn't he? Yeah, maybe he never actually talks to anyone, but with a backstory of loss, pain, and regret like his, he's pretty sure he wouldn't be very good company anyway. Yet something about his new tenant makes him wonder if maybe it's time to let someone open the oven door and release a little heat into his closed-off world. But both are hiding secrets as dark as an espresso mocha cupcake and they're not sure if they can trust each other. Will the truth break their delicate relationship into sad, sweet crumbs--or will it turn out to be the key ingredient in the recipe for a new life?

Cakewalk

Welcome to the Atlanta Rising Football Club, where the temperature isn't the only thing turning up the heat...Felicity Sutherland knows what people think of her. She just doesn't care. Her attitude is her armor, and it hasn't failed her yet. Thick skin and working hard in the male-dominated sports industry placed her dream job within reach. And as she vies to become president of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there isn't a competitor, or a distractingly handsome co-worker, that can get in her way. The only games Gunnar Gracin has time for are the ones he coaches on the pitch. But life just keeps bending the ball, especially where the women in his life are concerned. The death of his wife over a decade ago was a devastating loss. Discovering an adult daughter from an encounter he doesn't remember changed all the rules. And working for the frosty, sharp-tongued Felicity is downright infuriating. But as Gunnar and Felicity spend more time together, the tension between them sizzles like a hot summer night. And the moment Gunnar gets a taste of Felicity's smart mouth, he decides to throw the playbook out the window. If no one knows what they're up to, giving in to temptation doesn't feel so out of bounds. That is, until life gets in the way and the whistle is blown. Will it be a red card for Gunnar and Felicity's secret romance? Out of Bounds is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, age gap contemporary romance. Enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series, with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Out of Bounds (Atlanta Rising Football Club #1)

Heart Eyes Press

Love isn’t always a cakewalk . . . Gigi Hawthorne is starting from scratch. She just didn’t realize until her crappy car broke down that she was going to be doing it in a small town in Vermont. With an eye for design and some serious decorating skills, she’s managed to land a job making delectable treats for the patrons of the Busy Bean. Now she’s up to her elbows in sugar and flour, but her thoughts are never far from her gorgeous, brooding landlord. Holden St. James swears he isn’t a recluse. He goes to the local coffee shop three times a week, doesn’t he? Yeah, maybe he never actually talks to anyone, but with a backstory of loss, pain, and regret like his, he’s pretty sure he wouldn’t be very good company anyway. Yet something about his new tenant makes him wonder if maybe it’s time to let someone open the oven door and release a little heat into his closed-off world. But both are hiding secrets as dark as an espresso mocha cupcake and they’re not sure if they can trust each other. Will the truth break their delicate relationship into sad, sweet crumbs--or will it turn out to be the key ingredient in the recipe for a new life?

The World of True North

They're best friends, big dreamers, and harboring secret crushes on each other... As loyal as he is handsome, Kyle Egan only wants three things from life: to run his own boat charter company, to help take care of his mom, and to find a way to tell his best friend Drea how he truly feels about her. Easy going with an infectious laugh, Drea Miller knows she has a good gig working for her uncles and spending time with her best friend Kyle. But she's still restless and full of big dreams for the family business and her heart. When the truth washes ashore, Kyle and Drea try to navigate their feelings for one another among the endless waves of life. As they face a future neither thought possible, will they decide their love is worth fighting for? Can't Fight This Feeling is a standalone friends-to-lovers contemporary romance. Enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series, with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Can't Fight This Feeling

To the world, he's Dustin Wild, country star with a megawatt smile and a voice smooth as whiskey. To me, he'll always be Dustin Wilder, the small-town boy who stole my heart?then broke it.It's been seven years since Dustin rolled out of our rural Georgia town, chasing his dream, promising he'd be back. Except that never happened. Instead, he topped the charts, trading in our future plans for a life that didn't involve me at all.I thought I'd moved on. Until the town busybodies invite Dustin back to Hickory Hills to perform at the annual Rhythm and Brews Festival.All I can do is swoon when he says my name or flashes me that smile. And by the way he's looking at me, my heart can't help but hope he feels the same.I've got my eyes wide open this time, and I won't let him hurt me again.That is, until ghosts from our past have something to say about our second chance.

Thinking 'Bout You

How high does the pressure get inside the friend zone? This goalkeeper is about to find out...Moving to America forced Liam Daley to leave almost everything behind in Ireland - his family, his team, and his dreams about what might have been. Now on a mission to prove that he's more than second string as a member of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there's only one thing distracting him: the team's charming and quirky physical therapist, who just happens to be crushing on the hotshot rookie Dash Lazaro.Avery Houghton is living her dream working for the Atlanta Rising. In fact, life would be perfect if she could just score a date with her dream guy. But overcoming her natural awkwardness is unlikely, and her insecurities aren't doing her any favors either. She's desperate for help, and who better to teach her how to attract a football star than another football star?As Avery's reluctant partner in crime, Liam hopes to show her that she doesn't need to change for any man. But simply telling Avery how he really feels seems impossible. While Avery gets closer to everything she thinks she wants, Liam starts to feel the pressure. Will he be forced to pass when he's finally ready to make a play for her heart?

Atlanta Rising Football Club #2

Pressure Point

For as long as Kyle Egan can remember, he has wanted only one thing: to run his own boat charter company. Not that he has much to complain about, as the lead charter boat captain at the Indigo Royal Resort in St. Thomas USVI. He gets to spend his days out on the water, never has to wear a tie, and works alongside his best friend, Drea Miller, who happens to be the only other thing he wants.Drea Miller has been crushing on her best friend Kyle since the moment she saw him five years ago. Unfortunately, she is fully aware that he doesn't see her as more than a friend- oh, and the niece of his bosses. Working for the family-owned resort with her three annoyingly overprotective uncles has always been what she wanted, but lately she's started to wonder what else life might hold. If she can't have the guy she wants, maybe it's time that she makes another dream a reality.When an encounter with a guest brings out the truth, Kyle and Drea are left trying to navigate their feelings, but can their new love survive a revelation they never saw coming?

What I Like about You (Indigo Royal Resort #3)

Welcome to Atlanta, where the temperature isn't the only thing turning up the heat... Felicity Sutherland knows what people think of her. She just doesn't care. Her attitude is her armor, and it hasn't failed her yet. Thick skin and working hard in the male-dominated sports industry placed her dream job within reach. And as she vies to become president of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there isn't a competitor, or a distractingly handsome co-worker, that can get in her way. The only games Gunnar Gracin has time for are the ones he coaches on the pitch. But life just keeps bending the ball, especially where the women in his life are concerned. The death of his wife over a decade ago was a devastating loss. Discovering an adult daughter from an encounter he doesn't remember changed all the rules. And working for the frosty, sharp-tongued Felicity is downright infuriating. But as Gunnar and Felicity spend more time together, the tension between them sizzles like a hot summer night. And the moment Gunnar gets a taste of Felicity's smart mouth, he decides to throw the playbook out the window. If no one knows what they're up to, giving in to temptation doesn't feel so out of bounds. That is, until life gets in the way and the whistle is blown. Will it be a red card for Gunnar and Felicity's secret romance? Out of Bounds is a standalone enemies-to-lovers, age gap contemporary romance. Enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series, with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Out of Bounds

Jenika Snow

Ella Fields

Carly Phillips

Clarissa Wild

Max Henry

Skye Warren

Samantha Young

Serena Akeroyd

Danielle Pearl

Ivy Fox

Caroline Peckham

Willow Winters

Nicole Blanchard

Giana Darling

Kat T. Masen

Anna Edwards

Susanne Valenti

Jessica Gadziala

Evie Mitchell

Eden Summers

Amelia Wilde

B. T. Urruela

Anne Malcom

K. L. Donn

Piper Davenport

Stevie J. Cole

Saffron A. Kent

Anna B. Doe

Crystal Daniels

Sandy Alvarez

Dee Palmer

Cassandra Robbins

Hannah McBride

India R. Adams

Anne Mercier

Alexandria Bishop

Nikki Belaire

Jack Davenport

Sierra Glass

Bella Matthews

Sade Rena

Darcy Rose

Sarah Bale

Dove Cavanaugh King

Cali Melle

L. P. Lovell

A Romance Anthology for Reproductive Rights

Hell Hath No Fury

It was just one night, ten long years ago. One very unforgettable night... Sassy and seasoned, Leona Filipe has a great life working and playing in paradise. As the head of housekeeping at the luxurious Indigo Royal Resort, she's seen it all, and even has a few wild stories of her own. Like that one night, a decade ago, with a certain infamous athlete. She's been there, done that and won't repeat the mistake, no matter how much she wants to. No one gets under her skin quite like Cullen, but as far as Leona's concerned, he's not getting under anything else no matter how many times he returns to the resort. In the wake of his forced retirement, Cullen Cruz is brooding and wounded. But the professional footballer still has his annual retreat to look forward to. A stay at the Indigo Royal Resort is just what he needs to decompress and turn his attention toward his future. That is, if he can avoid any messy encounters with the beauty in housekeeping. They only spent the one night together a decade ago, but the very lovely Leona has been stuck in his head ever since. But when Leona and Cruz are forced to confront their past, the tide begins to turn. Is it possible that there is something real between them, or were they always meant to be nothing more than one night of fun? Caught Up In You is a standalone enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance. Enjoy it on its own, or as part of the series, with no cheating and a guaranteed HEA!

Caught Up In You

How high does the pressure get inside the friend zone? This goalkeeper is about to find out... Moving to America forced Liam Daley to leave almost everything behind in Ireland - his family, his team, and his dreams about what might have been. Now on a mission to prove that he's more than second string as a member of the Atlanta Rising Football Club, there's only one thing distracting him: the team's charming and quirky physical therapist, who just happens to be crushing on the hotshot rookie Dash Lazaro. Avery Houghton is living her dream working for the Atlanta Rising. In fact, life would be perfect if she could just score a date with her dream guy. But overcoming her natural awkwardness is unlikely, and her insecurities aren't doing her any favors either. She's desperate for help, and who better to teach her how to attract a football star than another football star? As Avery's reluctant partner in crime, Liam hopes to show her that she doesn't need to change for any man. But simply telling Avery how he really feels seems impossible. While Avery gets closer to everything she thinks she wants, Liam starts to feel the pressure. Will he be forced to pass when he's finally ready to make a play for her heart?

Evie Staab has never told anyone about that secret admirer from college, the one who left her romance novels all marked up with sweet nothings and naughty highlights. Now a high school English-Lit teacher, she still keeps her romance novel guilty pleasure to herself, and that suits her just fine. Even though it’s been years since college, Drake Harkins still thinks about that cute, sweet blonde who tutored him. Nor can he ever forget about the rush he got from secretly sending her those dirty books she liked, complete with some extra commentary from him. An unexpected encounter reunites Drake and Evie, leaving Drake wanting more. Evie, however, requires a little more convincing. Can Drake use her guilty pleasure to win her over? Or is he forever benched to living in the shadows of Evie’s book boyfriends?

A Novel Seduction

Claire Hastings

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